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BBQ Catering for Willingdon
Thinking about a catered barbecue in Willingdon? Our chef cooks on site, with halloumi skewers and a vegan option for non-meat eaters.
- Birthdays and milestone parties
- Retirement do’s
- Summer parties in the garden
BBQ catering for Willingdon
Allergies and dietary needs
A little planning helps everyone eat safely. Here are a few tips:
- Mention any guests who avoid beef
- Keep the meat-free options clearly labelled
- Tell us about children’s numbers
- Plan separately for anyone who needs halal food
All the cooking and serving equipment comes with us, so there’s no need to borrow a grill.
China crockery is available on request, quoted separately.
BBQ catering for your event in Willingdon
Some of the best barbecues are the ones where the host gets to sit down. We look after the grill, the serving and the clearing, so your time goes on your guests, not the food. Popular choices include halloumi skewers, sausages and beef burgers, and we are regularly asked to cater community fun days and fundraising barbecues.
Country barbecues near Willingdon are hard to beat on a summer evening. Plan shelter in case it rains. We bring plates as standard, with china available if you’d like it, at an extra cost.
- Location
- Willingdon (BN22, BN20)
- Region
- East Sussex
- On the menu
- Burgers, sausages, chicken skewers, ribs
- Extras
- Brisket, pulled pork, halloumi skewers and a vegan option
- Quote
- Quoted for your event
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Is a barbecue right for your event?
Compared with a hog roast, a barbecue offers more variety, which helps when some guests don’t eat pork. A hog roast feeds everyone at once and makes a centrepiece, so for bigger events, why not both?. Travel matters for the price: travel is included in your quote, with any London charges listed. Tell us the exact address for an accurate figure.
What you get with us
- Halloumi skewers and a vegan option
- Cooked on site by our chef
- Served at the time you choose
- Salads, potatoes and coleslaw to go with it
Take a look at our pricing and our barbecue menu ideas.
Perfect for your event in Willingdon
Add a hog roast for bigger events
In Willingdon and nearby, we cater for all sorts of events. Some of the most common are:
- Sports clubs and team events
- Leaving and retirement parties
- Work barbecues
- Back-garden get-togethers
If the day starts at a church like The Parish Church of St Mary the Virgin, the barbecue can be ready at a hall or garden close by.
Comparing caterers
- What the price includes, item by item
- If the price includes VAT
- Payment terms and cancellation policy
- Travel and any London charges
What comes off the grill
Halloumi and vegetable skewers (V)
Vegetarians get halloumi and vegetable skewers, so they get something hot and satisfying too.
Pulled pork
Because it is slow-cooked, pulled pork is ready as soon as we start serving, which keeps the queue moving.
What affects the price in Willingdon
Things that change the price:
- Numbers
- Busy dates such as summer Saturdays
- Travel to Willingdon
- Site access
When comparing prices, compare the same things: the menu, sides, service time, staffing, crockery and travel. A cheaper headline price can leave things out.
Getting an accurate quote
To get the best quote, tell us:
- Anything the venue has asked for
- Rough numbers
- Dietary requirements
- The venue or postcode
Every event is quoted on its own, based on numbers, menu, timings and distance. Tell us about your event for a quote: send us your details through our quote form.
What happens on the day
Before service, we set up the grill and the serving table on the agreed spot. Then our chef cooks and the team serves for as long as we’ve agreed. Sunset in Willingdon is about 8:50pm in late May and 9:15pm in late June, so an early-evening barbecue is usually in daylight.
- We start with your date, venue and numbers.
- Pick the menu with us.
- We check the space and quote.
- On the day, our chef cooks and our staff serve.
- We pack away and leave the area tidy.
Getting ready for the day
- Let us know about children’s numbers
- Ask about allergies and dietary needs beforehand
- Plan lighting if the barbecue runs into the evening
Ask for a quote
Send us the date, the address or BN22 postcode and rough numbers, along with your serving time. We will check the date and send a quote. Send us your details through our quote form.
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A catered BBQ in Willingdon: what to know
Willingdon is about 2 miles north-west of Eastbourne, in East Sussex. We cover Willingdon and its neighbours for events. We cater all 289 towns and villages across East Sussex, from the larger towns to small villages. Our bookings stretch from Willingdon to Brighton (about 17 miles away).
If you are organising a summer fair for a school like Oakwood Primary Academy, a barbecue is a crowd-pleaser. If guests are travelling by rail, Hampden Park station is about 1.2 miles away. The South Downs National Park is within about 5 miles of Willingdon. Some venues in protected landscapes have rules about open cooking and vehicles, so check with yours. The sea is within about 4 miles of Willingdon, so breezy days are common: we choose a sheltered spot for the grill and keep smoke away from guests.
We cater events across BN22 and BN20 and the streets around it. We can cater an event on streets such as Downs Road, Eastbourne Road and Summerlands Road, as long as there’s somewhere outside to cook. For events just outside Willingdon, we cover Lower Willingdon (1 mile north-west), Wannock (1 mile north-west), Filching (1 mile west), Polegate (1 mile north) and Folkington (2 miles north-west). Larger places within reach include Hastings (14 miles east), Bexhill-on-Sea (10 miles east), Seaford (7 miles west), Lewes (12 miles north-west), Hailsham (4 miles north) and St Leonards (14 miles east).
A little further out are Eastbourne District General Hospital (1.2 miles south-east) and Filching Manor And Motor Museum (1.3 miles west). The countryside around Willingdon includes Combe Hill.
- Local schools include The Eastbourne Academy (0.7 miles east)
- Local pubs include The Wheatsheaf Inn (within half a mile south)
Working with your venue
For venues and planners, we are happy to work alongside your team.
Booking for a club or group? One clear contact makes everything easier, particularly when timings shift.
Willingdon questions
Do you cater at venues in the South Downs National Park?
Yes. Some venues there have rules about cooking and vehicles, so check with yours. We’ll work to whatever the site needs.
Can you barbecue near the sea around Willingdon?
Yes. We cook under cover and choose a sheltered spot where we can.
Do you have vegetarian and vegan options?
Yes: halloumi and vegetable skewers for vegetarians and a vegan burger or sausage for vegans. Let us know how many to expect.
Is the barbecue cooked on site?
Yes, on site at your venue in Willingdon. The barbecue needs a level spot outdoors, clear of buildings and trees.
Do you provide china?
Plates come as standard. If you’d like china, ask and we will add it to the quote.
How many meats should we choose?
You do not need everything. Pick a mix of grilled and slow-cooked meats and we’ll advise on the rest.
How soon do barbecue dates go?
As soon as you know the date, particularly for a summer weekend. But ask even at short notice: send us your details through our quote form.
How soon do you get booked up?
Summer Saturdays and December book up first. For other dates, a few weeks can be enough. Ask and we will check.
Before you choose a spot
The grill needs flat ground outdoors and cover overhead. Here’s what helps:
- Flat ground outdoors for the barbecue
- A step-free route to wheel the equipment in
- Somewhere dry for guests to eat if it rains
If you are unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we’ll say what we think.
On the menu in Willingdon
- Sausages
- Beef burgers
- Pulled pork
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- BBQ ribs
- Coleslaw
- Salads
- Chicken skewers
- New potatoes
- Beef brisket
- Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
- Jacket potatoes
Nearby places to Willingdon
Other occasions in Willingdon
- Cooked on site by our chef, outdoors under cover
- Six barbecue meats to choose from
- Vegetarian and vegan options: halloumi skewers and a vegan burger or sausage
- Staff to serve at the agreed time, then clear away